Polurn
~ Polurn Krazier
Song Stone titled "Polurn's Death," Library of Asundeai
Recorded 3,107 DA
Song Stone titled "Polurn's Death," Library of Asundeai
Recorded 3,107 DA
Description
In the stillness of graveyards, roses of remembrance placed beside headstones serve as a tribute to the cycle of rebirth. This homage is dedicated to Polurn, the goddess who governs the realms of death, war, and winter. In a world initially intended for dragons, her influence has carved a unique path for mortal souls. Before Polurn's intervention, mortals experienced "Untethering" upon death, where the soul had nowhere to go and would cease to exist. Polurn understood and wielded her power, sacrificing herself to begin a cycle of rebirth that enabled souls to return to the world. Despite the honor and respect given for her great sacrifice, Polurn's connection with death and the Krazier family's legacy of conflict have tainted her reputation. As time has passed, her name evolved to embody the brutality of war and the chilling embrace of winter. The cycle of rebirth is a cornerstone in many cultural beliefs, with some societies seeking ways to access their past lives. People who claim to have seen the goddess perceive Polurn as a gardener nurturing her plants until they are ready to return to life once more. It has become commonplace to call the plane of death "The Garden," a term popularized by the Summertide faith.
Modern Depiction
Polurn is typically portrayed as a young woman, heavily clad in layers of clothing. Her statues stand sentinel in every cemetery and mausoleum, symbolizing death's omnipresence. Unseasonal flower blooms and sudden temperature drops are considered signs of her presence, while soldiers pray to her idols, hoping for a better life in their next reincarnation.
Tenets of Polurn
 | Death is a sacred part of life's cycle, deserving respect and reverence.
Death, winter, and war are inseparable, ever-present companions. Life extends beyond death, and it falls upon Polurn and her disciples to guide waiting souls. Although undeath is a perversion, exceptions can be made in honor of the mother, Krazier. The untethering of souls in Dromaria is wrong, and it is our responsibility to protect forlorn spirits. |
Polurn Worshiping Adventurers
Polurn's sacrifice transcends all major religions, and she is recognized as the goddess of death to varying degrees. Individuals who tend to the dead seek her blessing to guide departed souls, while warriors regard her as an inevitable presence. Many sects and cults focused on death and assassination revere her, using shadows as she did and killing in her name to populate her vast gardens.
Goddess of Death, War, & Winter
Why would you choose this faith?
Her faith offers a pathway to understand the endless cycle of existence, providing comfort and clarity to those grappling with the notions of mortality and rebirth.
Choosing to follow Polurn signifies an acceptance of the harsh realities of life and a commitment to guide wandering souls through their journey. Followers of Polurn are respected across Dromaria for their bravery in facing life's most challenging aspects and their dedication to maintaining the balance of life's cycle.
Clerics, rogues, sorcerers, and warlocks commonly align with Polurn's faith, but any adventurer dealing with death, be it tending to the dead or standing on the frontlines of war, may find wisdom in her teachings.Holy Symbol
The Death Rose is often depicted as a flower in eternal decay, its blackened petals embodying the inevitable fate of all living beings. It is often seen on gravestones and amulets worn by custodians of the dead, recognized as the universal symbol of death. Soldiers wear the Death Rose during war as an homage to the goddess and a warning to their enemies.
Associated Religions
Polurn exists across all faiths in some way or another, but is most discussed in the Illumination faiths and on the Path of the Ancestors.